Newport Live CymruVelo Track Cup and Festiva

Beneficiaries

  • The General Public / Mankind

    SPF investment will allow this event to continue growing as both an elite sporting showcase and a community asset that delivers long-term benefit to Wales and the wider UK.

  • Environment

    The positive and inspirational experience this event offers, will support and encourage people to cycle, therefore having a positive impact on the environment.

  • Reach of your work

    International level event hosted within the city

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The CymruVelo Track Cycling Event is a nationally recognised, high-performance cycling competition held annually in Wales. Entering its third year, the event has grown into a flagship occasion on the UK cycling calendar, attracting top-tier domestic and international athletes. Hosted in a world-class velodrome, the event not only delivers elite sport but also generates tangible benefits for local communities, economic development, and youth engagement in physical activity.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

Includes cyclists competing & new as well as spectators

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£21,570.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026

Project Outcome Targets

Promote Local Economic Growth

Create accessible engagement points for residents, including volunteering, community cycling event

Position the region as a vibrant host for international sporting events, boosting local pride

Project Activities

  • Facilitation of international level track cycling event which is accessible in the national facility

  • Enhance Cultural & Civic Pride positioning Newport as a vibrant host for international cycling event

  • Boost local trade through visitor spending on accommodation, food, travel, and tourism

  • welcome spectators, community & school groups to the CymruVelo Track Cup & inspiring others to cycle

  • Encourage people to participate in track cycling promote positive benefits & links to active travel

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Purchase of required resources staffing and wider event and session infrastructure Flexible The resource enables the action which inturn ensures the KPI's can be achevied.
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

The work will be monitored through data, focus group work, interviews and internal reporting

Frameworks

Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks

Reductions in scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions through decarbonisation